Regarding the animation "Colorful Sky Angel," Erald Sparrow doesn't actually know much about it.
All the impressions in her mind ca from the occasional glimpses she caught on TV when Lin Xiaolu was watching, and a few animated characters on certain promotional posters when Asou Haruka ca to Fangting City for concerts.
Therefore, after pointing out the origin of the other person's outfit, Erald Sparrow began to have so concerns: Although she could recognize this outfit, she couldn't further discuss it. If the other person wanted to discuss this kind of "advanced knowledge," she definitely wouldn't be able to keep up.
Fortunately, the girl in front of her only said a few words about "Colorful Sky Angel," and with Erald Sparrow's intentional guidance, the topic quickly shifted to herself.
"So, you don't like transforming in front of others because you're worried about being looked at strangely after transforming?"
After roughly understanding what the other person wanted to express, Erald Sparrow summarized: "Over ti, you don't even want to show your face during battles in public, feeling ashad to be seen even for a second. One of your purposes for coming to the Kingdom is to find a way to change your magic clothing?"
"Yes."
The girl opposite had already released her transformation and put on her sports outfit again, with a look of "I've found my group," she said, pouring out her thoughts like spilling beans: "In the past, after subduing Remnant Beasts in crowded areas, I would encounter kids who also liked 'Colorful Sky Angel.' They often treated as the real 'Dusk Angel,' surrounding and making a fuss. Although it was a bit joyful... it felt like I was borrowing honor that didn't belong to ; then, there were those who didn't like 'Colorful Sky Angel,' saying online that as a city's magical girl I acted like an animation character and was not serious; even people who hadn't watched the animation said I dressed too indecently, corrupting the kids, and then scolding with indecent remarks..."
The so-called "Dusk Angel" seed to be the virtual character that this girl's magic clothing imitated after transforming. In the animation "Colorful Sky Angel," the nas of magical girls seed to be derived from celestial phenona, with the protagonist's code-na aptly being "Rainbow Angel."
Incidentally, Erald Sparrow's disguise of "Magic Girl Long Dan" cos from the sa series as "Sweet Angel" and "Colorful Sky Angel." The story and background of the animations are different, having no connection, but comrcially they are from the sa company.
The titles of works in this series are all in the format of "XX Angel," with the three most popular being the pioneer "Magic Angel," the cornerstone that established the series' main tone "Sweet Angel," and the reford "Colorful Sky Angel," which introduced many new elents, and thus reached new heights.
However, as a reform piece, "Colorful Sky Angel" seems to target a different audience, not just children, perhaps aiming to capture more teenagers and even adults. Hence, the costu design of magical girls in this animation is "cooler" than previous ones, frequently criticized by parents.
The magic girl in front of Erald Sparrow obviously suffers from these secondary impacts.
——"And actually, this isn't what saddens the most."
The girl probably didn't often have the chance to share her inner journey, so she seed to pour out her grievances like a torrent: "The saddest part is, there are fans of 'Colorful Sky Angel' online who think I am 'using the identity of a magical girl to monopolize the rights to interpret the character 'Dusk Angel,' trying to make this character unique and deconstruct it.' But I really didn't an to do that. I just thought Dusk Angel was cool and dashing, so when I was chosen as a magical girl, I subconsciously thought of this outfit..."
"I really like and admire it, but now I want to change my magic outfit?"
After listening for a while, Erald Sparrow finally got a chance to chi in: "Being able to manifest such an outfit when becoming a magical girl is a rare thing, isn't it?"
"You could say that... but the troubles this outfit has brought have exceeded my imagination."
The girl looked a bit down: "I didn't even intend to co to the Kingdom for the examination, until a senior from the sa city told that there might be a way to change magic clothing here."
"So, have you found it?" Erald Sparrow probed further.
"Not at all, that senior is a liar."
The girl sighed: "I should've known. She is about to retire and worried there's no successor, so she convinced to co here for the validation card."
"Are there no other magical girls in your city?" Erald Sparrow asked again.
"No, since our Lishui City is just a small city. Usually, two magical girls are enough."
The girl nodded: "So, if the senior retires, I'll have to train new juniors next year. If the juniors ask about this outfit... ah, I really want to crawl into a hole."
In reality, her situation was indeed sowhat pitiable.
And in fact, if asked about changing magic clothing, Erald Sparrow couldn't say she was completely clueless. At least the magic clothing she wore was fake, so she actually knew about "disguise."
But this thod couldn't be disclosed. The disguise of "Long Dan" is essential to this mission, and the exclusive technique provided by Erald is a secret asset. She couldn't reveal such significant information out of sympathy.
Therefore, faced with the girl's frustration, Erald Sparrow could only appear powerless.
But the other person clearly didn't expect Erald Sparrow to have the relevant technical expertise, and instead asked her:
"That's why I was so surprised when I saw you."
"With so many kids recognizing your outfit as 'Long Dan,' you don't seem shaken at all. It's as if you don't care about others' opinions on this outfit, I really want to know, what's your view on this? How do you maintain such equanimity?"
In the animation "Sweet Angel," all magical girl character nas are based on desserts, such as the protagonist's code-na "Cocoa Angel." However, "Long Dan," a magical girl code-na with no relation to desserts and quite the opposite in tone, had always been a topic of discussion among viewers and fans throughout the series' broadcast.
Although the characters in the show didn't seem to find it odd for a magical girl not to have a dessert na, viewers always felt there was a secret behind this distinctive code-na character. In the latter part of the story, when "Long Dan's" true identity was revealed, and it turned out the code-na was fake, it unfolded into a classic storyline that fans still talk about.
Erald Sparrow, before being infused with this information by fans, knew nothing at all.
In truth, after knowing all this, she too had so reluctance to wear this outfit.
But it seed she couldn't express these words out loud, should she bluntly tell the girl in front of her "because I don't even know who 'Long Dan' is, so I can roam around carefree"?
After much thought, Erald Sparrow barely managed to concoct an explanation:
"Because I think this is actually a good thing."
"A good thing?" The girl looked surprised, her eyes widening.
"Yes, even if accused of 'monopolizing and misinterpreting' a role or seeking publicity and enjoying unearned honor. I believe these won't negate the contributions you've made as a magical girl."
Erald Sparrow, expressionless, earnestly rationalized: "When you're in your city defeating Remnant Beasts, and passionate citizens surround you, is it solely because you're imitating a character from an animation?"
"It seems... not?" the girl hesitated to answer.
"Of course not."
Erald Sparrow stated firmly: "They express gratitude and admiration because you are their magical girl, the protector of their city. The fact that you're imitating sothing from an animation is just 'an extra bonus' for fans and viewers, they'll still primarily think of you as a true magical girl, code-na..."
"Foxtail." The girl filled in what Erald Sparrow didn't know: "That's my code-na."
"Yes, Foxtail," Erald Sparrow nodded: "They'd recognize you as Magical Girl Foxtail first, and then relate to the animation."
"But, this could surely tarnish the original's reputation..." The girl still seed a bit insecure.
"You're a true magical girl, choosing to imitate a character from an animation is the best kind of promotion, enhancing the animation's reputation."
Erald Sparrow said seriously: "Unless you do sothing that endangers the public or harms your reputation, as long as you are active as a magical girl, it serves as the best promotion for this animation. You are indeed a hero among the fans."
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